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Great British escapes ... Forest of Deanhttps://www.theguardian.com/travel/2009/apr/05/forest-of-dean
Everyone should experience springtime in the ancient Forest of Dean, England's largest oak woodland, at least once, says Katie Jarvis<p>Everyone should experience springtime in the ancient Forest of Dean, England's largest oak woodland, at least once. The one-time hunting ground of Norman kings, the forest's 20 million trees are sandwiched between the Severn and the Wye. In early April, wild daffodils gild the "golden triangle" around the villages of <strong>Oxenhall</strong>, <strong>Kempley </strong>and <strong>Dymock</strong>; traditional orchards, famous for their Blakeney pears, Blaisdon Red plums and a profusion of old apple varieties, are a-froth with blossom; and the air is scented with primrose, violet, celandine and wood anemone. The towns - <strong>Newent</strong>,<strong> Cinderford</strong>,<strong> Coleford </strong>and <strong>Lydney</strong> - are a throwback to an England of 50 years ago; plus the forest offers fantastic cycle paths, beautiful walks, and kayaking on the Wye. The Dean Outdoors Festival (25 April-3 May; <a href="http://www.active.visitforestofdean.co.uk">active.visitforestofdean.co.uk</a>) is an ideal way to sample activities on offer.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2009/apr/05/forest-of-dean">Continue reading...</a>United Kingdom holidaysHeritageRest and relaxationGloucestershire holidaysWalking holidaysFamily holidaysTravelEngland holidaysSat, 04 Apr 2009 23:01:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2009/apr/05/forest-of-deanPhotograph: The Forestry CommissionThe Forest of Dean is England's first national forest park and largest oak woodland. Photograph: The Forestry CommissionPhotograph: The Forestry CommissionThe Forest of Dean is England's first national forest park and largest oak woodland. Photograph: The Forestry CommissionKatie Jarvis2009-04-04T23:01:00Z